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  • Saudi Interior Ministry launches digital ID service for Hajj pilgrims

    The Ministry of Interior launched the digital identity service for the Hajj pilgrims, who are arriving in the Kingdom from all over the world to perform the pilgrimage this year. The launch of the service is part of the efforts of the Saudi government to tap the potential of digital transformation and harness technology to serve the guests of God in a way achieving the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

  • Harvard students end protest as university agrees to discuss Middle East conflict

    Protesters against the war between Israel and Hamas were voluntarily taking down their tents in Harvard Yard on Tuesday after university officials agreed to discuss their questions about the endowment, bringing a peaceful end to the kinds of demonstrations that were broken up by police on other campuses. The student protest group Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine said in a statement that the encampment “outlasted its utility with respect to our demands.” Meanwhile, Harvard University interim President Alan Garber agreed to pursue a meeting between protesters and university officials regarding the students’ questions.

  • UN says Gaza death toll still over 35,000 but not all bodies identified

    The death toll in the Gaza Strip from the Israel-Hamas war is still more than 35,000, but the enclave's Ministry of Health has updated its breakdown of the fatalities, the United Nations said on Monday after Israel questioned a sudden change in numbers.
    U.N. spokesperson Farhan Haq said the ministry's figures - cited regularly by the U.N. its reporting on the seven-month-long conflict - now reflected a breakdown of the 24,686 deaths of "people who have been fully identified."

  • Majority of Middle East IPOs experience positive aftermarket gains in 2024: Report

    Middle East IPOs continued to demonstrate positive aftermarket performance in 2024, as revealed by PwC Middle East’s latest IPO+ Watch report. Most Q1 2024 IPOs experienced significant post-IPO gains.

    Notable market gains were observed in the case of MBC Group Co and Middle East Pharmaceutical Industries Co (Avalon Pharma).

    Additionally, the IPO of Dubai Parkin experienced an unprecedented surge in demand, with a subscription rate of 165 times, marking the highest level of oversubscription ever achieved on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM).

  • Top 10 Trending Products to Sell in Saudi Arabia in 2024

    Saudi Arabia's consumer market is undergoing a remarkable transformation, propelled by the nation's economic diversification, rising disposable incomes, and a rapidly evolving consumer landscape. As businesses navigate this lucrative market, staying ahead of the curve by understanding and capitalising on emerging trends is paramount. In 2024, Saudi consumers will be driven by a unique blend of cultural influences, technological advancements, and a heightened focus on sustainability and well-being.

  • What is Saudi Arabia Vision 2030? Its Pillars, Programs and Projects

    Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 is a monumental undertaking with its fair share of challenges. Implementing such a comprehensive transformation requires significant investment, social reforms, and overcoming bureaucratic hurdles. However, the potential rewards are immense. A successful Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 paves the way for a more prosperous, diversified, and globally connected Saudi Arabia.

  • Purple paradise: Witness Saudi Arabia’s stunning jacaranda blooms in spring showers

    Tourists flock to see the purple-flowered Jacarandas, particularly those lining Abha's Art Street, which resemble natural paintings when raindrops grace their vibrant blooms.

  • Nicholas Blanford: Hezbollah’s Struggle Against Israel

    So, there's a more complicated relationship between Hezbollah and Hamas. On a grassroots level, there's not much love for Hamas amongst Hezbollah fighters. They quietly call Hamas the back stabbers for switching sides in Syria. So, it’s fairly ironic that what is happening in South Lebanon over the last six months, with more than 300 people dead and a lot of destruction and damage to Lebanese border villages, is essentially for the sake of coming to the support of Hamas and Gaza.

  • How the authoritarian Middle East became the capital of Silicon Valley

    Washington is steering some of this shift, using the industry to push the region away from China’s orbit and focusing particularly on the UAE, a key U.S. security partner. The White House hosted executives from firms including Microsoft, Google and OpenAI last June for a meet-and-greet with Tahnoun bin Zayed al Nahyan, UAE’s national security adviser.

  • Power Broker Behind Saudi Golf Deal Resigns From PGA Tour Board

    In a pointed letter to his fellow policy board members, Dunne defended the framework deal with the Saudis, writing that “unifying professional golf is paramount to restoring fan interest and repairing wounds left from a fractured game.” He also cited how he hasn’t been asked to take a role in the negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund over the past 11 months and that “no meaningful progress has been made toward a transaction with the PIF.”

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